PhD Thesis by Publication in Social Science Research

Focusing on education, library and broader social science research, this practical book is the ultimate guide for PhD students undertaking a thesis by publication (TBP) - a thesis that includes scholarly outputs produced during the period of doctoral study.Answering key questions and highlighting the benefits of this approach, the book also identifies common challenges and how to overcome them. Chapters cover:Initial planning and support;Project managing a TBP;Navigating journal article publications;The ethics and principles of joint authorship;Academic writing for TBP;Revising and resubmitting;Knowledge mobilisation and Open Access.Written by an internationally recognised expert, this is an invaluable resource for students who are either considering or currently undertaking a TBP in the social sciences, containing everything you will need to succeed.

Margaret K. Merga is Full Professor at Southern Cross University, Australia and Lead Consultant at Merga Consulting. She has written over a hundred peer-reviewed and research-informed publications as well as six books, including Creating a Reading Culture in Primary and Secondary Schools, School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing and Creating an Australian School Literacy Policy. She is an international keynote speaker whose work has been translated into many different languages. She was the Chief Investigator on the 2024 International School Library Workforce Project, which gathered crucial library workforce data from respondents across more than 60 countries.